Black Box Sim Britten Norman Islander v2.x.x Now Available

[Tom Clayton]

https://www.blackboxsimulation.com/index.php/products/fs2020/islander-bn2/

New thread for the new release!

I just bought and installed mine, so as soon as I finish going through the forum, I'll be taking her up for a spin!

 

[Tom Clayton]

First impressions are quite nice! There are a couple of very minor texture flickers in the long-nose that I flew, but they're in the rear of the plane and will normally never be seen. The only functional quibble I found is the pair of OBS knobs on the Nav1 and Nav2 indicators. The function in reverse, both in relation to the click-spot curved mouse pointers, and the mouse wheel. It took a couple of tries to get used to that, but I can live with it until BBS can update that. There are a couple of other things, like having a Trislander placard in the overhead instead of the Islander, but BBS is already aware of that.

Also, if you're using the PMS GNS530, make sure you have the latest from GitHub. The .to site is still on 1.0.48, while 1.0.50 is on GH. The 48 version doesn't function correctly. Reading through the notes on the .to d/l page, it appears to be the sim that broke it, and not just this plane.

 

[Tom Clayton]

And for anyone interested in painting:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fm8lhcjnxaaqao/BBS_BN2-V2-PAINTKIT.zip?dl=0

 

[Tom Clayton]

V2.1 is out now.

Changelog v2.1.0 (2 September 2022)

• Changed ASI Markings
  
• Added lubber marks on VOR gauges
  
• Corrected ADF size and remapped
  
• Edited for 4 degree droop flaps (FDE and VISUAL)
  
• Added wing/flap droop fence
  
• Added minor degree marks on Compass
  
• Reduced Pitch effect for Flaps
  
• Reduced Flap Drag
  
• Reduced Carb Ice formation Time
  
• Increased Rudder Effectiveness
  
• Reduced tendancy to wobble in wind on ground
  
• Invisible Registration added to pre painted Liveries
  
• VR Zoom Added to interior
  
• Added Environment Occlusion
  
• Tightened up Ai Control PIDS (Autopilot)
  
• Adjusted NAV/GPS Flag positions on VOR1
  
• Removed 2nd Avionics switch
  
• Added fuel Selector knobs off on Apron
  
• Adjusted “ice warning band” on carb temp gauge
  
• Fixed compass breaker & warn lamp action
  
• Fixed ADF failure action & details
  
• Fixed flickering Circuit Breakers on Cargo Variants
  
• Fixed Aspen mode cycle bug

 

[Paul K]

Much improved handling now.

 

[spatialpro]

I've yet to have the v2.0 update via the Marketplace :-/

 

[jankees]

three new paints to celebrate version 2:
Screenshot (228) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

Screenshot (224) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

PHPAR06 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

 

[Tom Clayton]

2.1.1 now - I've requested a changelog for this one on the official forum, will post here if/when they respond.

 

[DennyA]

Thanks for the heads-up on the update, Tom. For some reason I didn't get the usual email notification.

And thanks for the repaints, Jan Kees! And for updating the 1.0 repaint you did at my request -- super appreciated!

 

[Tom Clayton]

I got an email for 2.1.0, but not for 2.1.1 - the only way I knew about it was the fact that I've been following the 2.0 release thread over at the official forum. This link jumps to the 2.1.0 log:
https://forums.flightsimulator.com/...er-version-2-0-update-now-released/534197/564

As for 2.1.1, I think the changes were just minimal things inside the cockpit.

 

[Tom Clayton]

2.1.1 changelog in its entirety:

Moved ASPEN Sticker closer to panel
Added Roll Marker to AH’s
prevented door switches operating in flight

That second one is small, but it makes a big difference.

 

[tiger1962]

Tom, I've replaced the Trislander placard with the Islander one - just unzip it and copy it into the Texture folder (the one that's named Texture only!) of each variant: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc3b0bIzYlj-IwJmGbHWSbCJ8oRY-GMc/view?usp=sharing

 

[jankees]

sabena01 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

sabena03 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

sabena07 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

sabena09 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

 

[jankees]

ok, one more then
FH01 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

FH03 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

FH05 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

FH07 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

FH08 by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

 

[Tom Clayton]

Tom, I've replaced the Trislander placard with the Islander one - just unzip it and copy it into the Texture folder (the one that's named Texture only!) of each variant: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xc3b0bIzYlj-IwJmGbHWSbCJ8oRY-GMc/view?usp=sharing

Thanks! Now to find an image to edit in to make it look like a photo stuck to the panel...

 

[Tom Clayton]

Just announced earlier today, v2.1.2 will put the correct Islander placard on the upper panel to replace the Trislander placard, and replace the solid triangle heading bug on the gyro compass with something more accurate. Image taken from author's post on the official forum...